Challenges in Counting Native American Population in Oklahoma, 1978-03-06

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_4_4_0005

Staff Only

The text is a letter from Jim Red Corn, the Needs Assessment Coordinator at the Native American Center in Oklahoma, to Junita Kreps, the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce. The letter discusses concerns about the validity of the 1980 Census data for the Native American population in Oklahoma. It suggests that Indians live in pockets rather than in a scattered manner, which could affect the accuracy of the census count. The letter also proposes that a supplementary questionnaire be sent to all individuals who indicate they are Indian on the general questionnaire to ensure a more accurate count. The text also includes a table showing the population of Native Americans in different counties in Oklahoma based on the 1970 Census.

Dates

1978-03-06

Creator

Jones, James Robert (James R.), United States Ambassador to Mexico (1993-1997); Chair of the House Budget Committee (1981-1985); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1973-1987), 1939- (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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